1. OVERCOMING THE WINTER DOLDRUMS Let’s Keep Hope Alive! | Psalm 62 Rev. Martin Sanders Living Christ Church December 2014

2. HOPE

3. SERIES: Winter Doldrums

4. Psalm 62:1-2 1 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. 2 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

5. Capture The Images of The Psalm Salvation Rock / Strength Fortress / Protection * “I will never be shaken!”

6. Psalm 62:5-8 5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. 6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. 7 My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. 8 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

7. Find Rest & Hope in God Alone 5: 13 words; memorize/own it 6: Reaffirms verses 1-2 7 8: Live your life in Community

8. Psalm 62:11-12 11 One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God, 12 and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone according to what they have done.”

9. Hear From Him – Take Your Personal Responsibility One thing… Two things God is: STRONG LOVING Believe it; Build on it; Welcome the Rewards

10. Hope from God’s Perspective He hopes with you. He hopes for you.

11. LISTEN TO ME… “THERE IS MORE HOPE THAN YOU KNOW!”